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3rd Annual February "One Blade" Challenge!

Razor: RR GC .84p
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (5)
Brush: Stirling Synthetic
Soap: Bootlegger Willy (4)
AS: Clubman Whiskey Woods

No issues to report. The blade shaves on!
 
Alrighty, today was day and shave 8 on this setup. As such, knowing we have 20 more days, I opted to flip the blade over and clean everything.

There certainly was some crusty soap and whiskery bits in there, so I think this was a good move. I also gave the blade two laps, for each edge, on my cowhide SR strop. This was more to clean off any residue or oxidization that may have built up.

Today's shave was great, so we will carry on with the challenge.

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I know I’m late to the game, but I’d like to still play. I’ve been using the same razor/razor blade since the first of the month.

If you want to join, just pick a blade and add your name and blade (be specific) to the list!
If you want to add your starting razor to the list go ahead (you're not required to stick with it.)

1. Spider – Feather Yellow - Feather AS-D2 Razor (will use for duration)
2. uacowboy - Feather Pro(AC) in Occam Razor(will use for the duration)
3. dkeester - Treet Classic - Merkur 34c (will swap razors)
4. BarberDave Feather Black, Feather ASD2 (will use for duration)
5. woodpusher - Sensor cart :eek: (last used razor in Jul.2017)
6. OpusX - Gillette Nacet, Timeless Bronze SB
7. Somnos - Schick Proline (AC), Colonial General SS (will use for duration)
8. SteveChuckFrank - Wilkinson Sword, RR GC .84(will rotate razors)
9. FightingIllini22 - Personna Lab Blue, Schick Krona (will *probably* rotate razors)
10. Mtpedals - Wizamet, RR SS Lupo (will rotate razors)
11.Majorrich - Wizamet, Gillette Super-Adjustable Short-handle (for the duration)
12. Soap Thing - Feather ProSuper - Above The Tie Windsor SE1
13. Fenster - Wizamet, RazoRock SS Lupo 72 (may rotate Razors?)
14. EMG06- Wilkinson Sword (Germany), Timeless SS scalloped 0.95
15.
 
February 8, 2021
Razor: Timeless 95 SS Scalloped
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (8)
Brush: Simpson M7 Manchurian
Soap: B&M Le Grand Chypre
AS: GFT Sandalwood Skinfood.

Week two and still smooth sailing after 8 shaves.
 
Was starting get a bit fuzzy so today’s shave was very much needed. Fourth use of the ProLine and it’s still expectedly sharp and smooth. Happy Monday!

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Colonial General SS
Blade: Schick ProLine
Brush: Paragon Shaving BLS-1 - 25mm *Muhle Rytmo style knot
Lather: Artisan Soaps Leather
Aftershave: English Leather - Newer DANA
Additional Care:
Omega Alum Stick
Guerlain Derby
 
After nine shaves I’m definitely starting to feel some tug on this blade. It’s not horrible but there’s a noticeable difference. Thankfully this is a heavier razor so it helps me resist the temptation to apply more pressure to my face. The residual slickness on the Williams Mug experiment I have going on really helps things a lot.

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Just finished shave 8 with the Lab Blue, and so far so good. I had a weeper on shave 6, which scared me a little since I typically bin after 5 shaves, but shaves 7 and 8 had absolutely no issues so I'm chalking the cut on 6 to be user error.
 
Fightingillini22 said:
Just finished shave 8 with the Lab Blue, and so far so good. I had a weeper on shave 6, which scared me a little since I typically bin after 5 shaves, but shaves 7 and 8 had absolutely no issues so I'm chalking the cut on 6 to be user error.
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And that's an important thing to note. Sometimes, I'll have an off shave. Maybe my concentration was off or I'm just not holding the razor right, and I end up with a rough shave. It's winter, maybe my skin was just extra dry that day... not the blades fault! Most people when they have a rough shave will instantly toss the blade, especially if they are near the number of shaves they'd typically get. But I always press on, and usually the next shave is just fine. I think this is where folks sometimes get the notion that their blades won't go as long as others get out of them. But if you are focused on testing longevity, you should be willing to ignore the occasional one-off rough shave, for the sake of the greater longevity.
 
Shave #7 for me today, going well so far.

Spider said:
Most people when they have a rough shave will instantly toss the blade, especially if they are near the number of shaves they'd typically get.
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Yep, that's what I have always done.

One thing I noticed lately, even prior to the 1 blade challenge, is that I get better life/more shaves from a blade if I dry it off well. My normal routine has always been to rinse the razor well, shake it out a few times, and give it a quick wipe with a towel and toss it in the stand.

Lately however I have been doing more of a stropping action with the razor on a towel when I am done, maybe 10 or 12 laps. This change in routine also coincide with me starting to use Wizamet blades and initially I thought it was the Wizamet blades giving me more shaves, but I now believe it may have more to do with getting that blade edge dried off much better after each shave. After the 1 blade challenge is over I will probably test this out with a couple other blades to see if I get more life from them too.
 
Day 11 on the blade ( Feather Hi stainless ) and no signs of wear

02.09.2021 - Captivity Set-up ( self imposed )
Feather ASD2/ Feather Hi-stainless (11)
Sorrentino Barzini GID ( 9)
Gin Sling Willy (9)
Clubman Gent's Gin (9)
Penhaligon's Juniper Sling (9)
 
Happy Hump Day! Another smooth shave and the ProLine is still going strong after 5 shaves. Love the smell of Lavender and Violet and yes I know it isn’t “Tuesday” but it smells like it is! Enjoy your day!

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Colonial General SS
Blade: Schick ProLine
Brush: Paladin 26mm Select Badger - Sumo
Lather: Barrister & Mann Tuesday
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Tuesday
Additional Care:
Omega Alum Stick
Gucci Pour Homme
 
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